Chemist I

SCA Pharma•Windsor, CT

12h

About The Position

SCA Pharmaceuticals is a rapidly growing company providing customized medications to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States as an FDA 503B outsourcing facility. Its work is guided by a commitment to quality, safety, integrity, accountability, ownership, teamwork, and simplifying complex problems. The Quality Control (QC) Chemist I is an entry-level role for someone who applies analytical chemistry knowledge to routine experiments and generates and analyzes data in a cGMP laboratory. With guidance, the chemist performs quality-control testing in accordance with applicable USP, FDA, and ICH guidance and standard operating procedures. Testing may include potency assays using UPLC, HPLC, IC, AA, or UV; pH; density; Karl Fischer (KF); particulate matter; and identification by IR. The role also involves learning and following SOPs, test methods, cGMP, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP); operating and maintaining laboratory equipment; accurately preparing and weighing standards, reagents, and samples; documenting laboratory work; communicating results and issues; and supporting general laboratory operations. Weekend and holiday duties may occasionally be required to meet project timelines or at management’s request.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or Life Sciences; Chemistry is preferred.
General knowledge of analytical chemistry theory and the use and operation of basic laboratory equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with team members.
Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods.
Mathematical skills, including the ability to analyze scientific and test data and a basic understanding of statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

With guidance, perform quality-control analytical testing in accordance with USP, FDA, and ICH guidance and SOPs.
Perform testing that may include potency assays by UPLC, HPLC, IC, AA, or UV; pH; density; KF; particulate matter; and identification by IR.
Learn and follow SOPs and test methods under cGMP and GDP requirements.
Operate laboratory equipment and perform basic maintenance and cleaning procedures.
Accurately and precisely weigh reference standards, reagents, and samples using analytical balances.
Perform quantitative volumetric and gravimetric dilutions using Class A volumetric glassware and an analytical balance, with proper mixing technique.
Clearly document laboratory activities and maintain accurate written records of analyses in accordance with GDP.
Learn to interpret and communicate analytical results and issues clearly and promptly.
Perform laboratory support activities, including purchasing, routine cleaning, and waste removal.
Occasionally perform weekend and holiday duties to meet project timelines or when requested by management.